Congresswoman DeLauro is fighting against the proposed cuts to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the only federally funded program that supports affordable housing construction across the country, and the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation (NeighborWorks), which supports local organization expand affordable housing development and homeownership.
I will keep fighting against proposed cuts to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and NeighborWorks, and to protect affordable housing construction and homeownership opportunities.
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Evidence
“As the lead Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman DeLauro is fighting against the proposed cuts to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the only federally funded program that supports affordable housing construction across the country, and the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation (NeighborWorks), which supports local organization expand affordable housing development and homeownership. The combined $785 million cut to these programs will lead to less affordable housing, and fewer chances for individuals and families to achieve the dream of homeownership.”
“The legislation: • Guts the sole Federal program dedicated to new affordable rental and homeownership housing construction by 60 percent, cutting the HOME program from $1.25 billion to a mere $500 million... • $57.5 million for Housing Counseling assistance for renters, homeowners, and those considering homeownership... • $3.3 billion for Community Development Block Grants to help mayors and governors address unmet community needs locally while bringing housing construction or rehabilitation to a halt across the nation by cutting the HOME Investment Partnerships Program by 60 percent to $500 million.”
“The President's budget justifications for the HOME Investment Partnership's block grant contend as justification for the program elimination that '[t]he Federal Government's involvement increases the regulatory burden of producing affordable housing.' ... Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation (NeighborWorks) ...”
“PL 119-75 | H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 | 02/03/2026”
“Public Law 119 - 75 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.”
Public Law 119-75 appropriates $1,250,000,000 for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program for FY2026.
Public Law 119-75 appropriates $158,000,000 for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation (NeighborWorks) for FY2026.
Assessments
DeLauro’s promise was to keep fighting proposed federal cuts to HOME and NeighborWorks and protect affordable housing and homeownership opportunities. The evidence shows she was actively opposing the proposed reductions during the FY2026 appropriations process, and the final enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 funded HOME at $1.25 billion and NeighborWorks at $158 million, indicating the threatened cuts were not adopted. Because she was still serving in federal office and was the lead Democrat on Appropriations during the relevant budget fight, this is best scored as delivered in the same term rather than merely an attempt.
The evidence shows DeLauro clearly made a serious effort to oppose proposed cuts to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and NeighborWorks, including public advocacy in her role on Appropriations. However, the record provided does not establish the decisive outcome of that fight. Multiple sources confirm that FY2026 appropriations were enacted and that cuts or elimination were proposed, but the supplied evidence does not show whether the final enacted law ultimately preserved, reduced, or eliminated funding for HOME and NeighborWorks. Because the promise was to keep fighting against cuts and protect these programs, her effort is documented, but delivery cannot be credited without proof that the cuts were actually blocked or protection secured.